Ever since Hong Kong legalized cryptocurrency trading last June, blockchain projects from the West have been paying more attention to the Asian financial hub. Aptos, the a16z-backed blockchain network developed by a group of former Meta employees, is one of them. Started by some of the original creators of Meta’s abandoned crypto payment project Diem, […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
We’ve already seen multiple rumors for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 including a set of detailed renders but a new report from WinFuture suggest we’ll see two new Fold6 models. Samsung is reportedly trying to split up its Z Fold lineup by introducing an Ultra model just like in its Galaxy S-series. The new rumor suggests we’ll see a regular Galaxy Z Fold6 bearing the internal codename Q6 and a more capable Galaxy Z Fold6 Ultra with the Q6A codename. The exact differences between the two Z Fold6 models are still up for debate but the new report points to more capable cameras on the...
Silence Laboratories, a startup that builds infrastructure using multiparty computation (MPC) to help enterprises keep data private and safe, said it has raised a $4.1 million funding round. Pi Ventures and Kira Studio co-led the recent funding, which brings its total raised to $6 million, along with angel investors. The startup will use the funding to scale […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is wrapping up, and the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) announced its yearly winners. Judges awarded 28 prizes across 6 categories, with four of them in the Device section: Best Smartphone: Google Pixel 8 series Breakthrough Device Innovation: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Best Connected Consumer Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Best in Show: Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones won the coveted Best smartphone award, topping the iPhone 15 Pro series, Galaxy S23 lineup, Z Flip5, and the OnePlus Open/Oppo Find...
Nothing isn’t one to be quiet about new releases. The London-based phone company’s media push largely relies on trickling out information about devices bit by bit. It’s been a solid strategy thus far (if a bit annoying as someone who covers this world), as so many of its announcements have been first-gen products, each generating […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Honor said it was pondering a flip foldable last year but it wouldn’t rush one to the market until it had a product that stands out. Well, it seems like the company has made some progress on that end as CEO George Zhao confirmed that Honor’s flip foldable is coming later this year in an interview with CNBC. Honor CEO Gheorge Zhao Zhao shared that Honor’s flip foldable is in the final stage of development and that the company is very positive about the outlook of foldables going forward. In addition, Honor is also working on a smart ring, which will unsurprisingly be called Honor...
Realme launched the 12 Pro last month in India with 8 GB RAM and two storage options – 128 GB or 256 GB. Today, the phone went pre-order in China in a third version with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. The variant is called "Supreme Edition" and will start selling next month. The new Realme 12 Pro is exactly the same as the international version, with minor differences in the UI to adapt to the lack of Google services in China. It has a 6.7” OLED screen, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset and a 50 MP main camera. The company even kept the partnership with international luxury watch designer...
Thrasio, the U.S. start-up that raised billions of dollars and popularized the concept of e-commerce aggregation — buying up and restructuring dozens of smaller brands and third parties selling on marketplaces like Amazon in a bid for better economies of scale — has commenced a restructuring of its own. The company has filed for Chapter […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Nothing’s teaser campaign for the Phone (2a) is still going on as the latest round of hype gives us an AR unboxing of the device. Nothing's marketing team has placed Phone (2a) posters around London and a specific one near Old Street has the device’s new camera and a fancy AR rendition of the device in its retail box. An unboxing like no other. Phone (2a) just dropped in London.Launching 5 March. pic.twitter.com/7hcb4ELYMG— Nothing (@nothing) February 26, 2024 This is our first official Phone (2a) look from Nothing, even though we’ve already seen leaked renders that confirmed the...
Shadowfax, one of the largest logistics service providers to hyper-local and on-demand delivery businesses in India, has raised $100 million in a new funding round as it clocks an yearly growth of over 35%. TPG NewQuest led Shadowfax’s Series E financing round, which includes some secondary transactions, the startup said on Tuesday. TechCrunch reported last […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
iQOO recently launched the Neo9 Pro in India, and the next smartphone it will launch in the country is the iQOO Z9, which will make its "grand debut" in India on March 12. Calling all #GenZ fam 🚨! #FullyLoaded #iQOOZ9 5G is in the house! Loading on 12th March exclusively on @amazonIN and https://t.co/7tsZtgDjuv 📆#iQOO #iQOOZ9 #FullyLoaded #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/ADeHl0sOFa— iQOO India (@IqooInd) February 26, 2024 iQOO hasn't detailed the Z9's specs sheet, but Amazon.in revealed the smartphone would be powered by the Dimensity 7200 SoC and sport a 50MP Sony IMX882 camera with OIS on...
Meizu 21 Pro will be the company's last smartphone, and it looks like the team wants to go out with a bang. According to the latest reports, the phone will have all the bells and whistles one true flagship has – Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 16 GB RAM, and the latest 50 MP OV50H sensor by OmniVision, which is a 1”-type platform. The company also confirmed the 21 Pro will come with a massive under-display fingerprint scanner called mTouch Max. According to Digital Chat Station, the Meizu 21 Pro will also bring a telephoto camera with a periscope lens – something we haven't seen in the...
The Tecno Pova 6 Pro is official and it follows its predecessor's gameplan - it's a gaming-leaning phone with an interesting design and an impressive set of specs for its price. The Tecno Pova 6 Pro has a 6nm Dimensity 6080 chip paired with 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM. The chip is an eight-core unit with two 2.4GHz Cortex-A76 cores and six 2.0GHz Cortex-A55s computing units. The Mali-G57 MC2 handles graphics. Upfront, the Pova 6 Pro packs a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate. The Pova 6 Pro brings a massive 6,000mAh battery (1,000mAh more than its predecessor) with 70W...
Google announced a new set of features for phones, cars, and wearables today at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. These features include using Gemini to craft messages, AI-generated captions for images, summarizing texts through AI for Android Auto, and access to passes on Wear OS. The company’s Gemini implementation for image generation is […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
TCL decided to bring its new entry-level TCL 50 SE and 50 5G to MWC 2024 and offer a bit more detail on the two devices. Both of these phones have an MSRP of € 149, so adjust your expectations accordingly. We spent some time with both models, but since their design and build are so similar, most of our early hands-on impressions will apply to both. You can distinguish between the two devices by color. The TCL 50 SE unit we were allotted is in gray, while its TCL 50 5G sibling is blue. Let's start with the TCL 50 SE. It is technically the "higher-end" of the two phones, depending...
HMD didn’t actually bring any new devices to unveil at MWC 2024, but it offered a couple of exciting hints regarding its future plans. First up, HMD has a new partnership with Mattel. It will manifest in a new Barbie-themed flip phone, which is coming in July. We don’t know anything substantial about the Barbie phone yet, yell, aside from the obvious fact that it will be pink. HMD does, however, specify that we are talking about a “retro feature phone” here, not a clamshell with a foldable display. HMD device roadmap Next up, HMD also delivered some Nokia news at its MWC...
Xiaomi is hosting an event today in Barcelona, just as this year's edition of the Mobile World Congress is about to kick off tomorrow. The event will see the global introduction of the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra, and while there is a Pro in between them, it will likely remain exclusive to its home market. Xiaomi is also an EV automaker, and Lei Jun is definitely going to use the stage to hype up the Xiaomi SU7 car that was introduced in the closing days of 2023. The company also confirmed the Watch 2, Watch S3 and Redmi Band 8 Pro wearables are going to be introduced on stage....
Samsung has been drumming up a surprising amount of hype around the Galaxy Ring. The Korean giant teased the gadget during the January Unpacked even that made the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra official. There has been no further info from the company since then, but current speculations hint at a possible July release for the ring at the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 announcement event. We might actually get an opportunity to check out the Galaxy Ring before that, at least in some capacity. Word on the street is that Samsung will showcase the ring at its MWC 2024 booth. That being...
Byju Raveendran, the founder of eponymous edtech group Byju’s, told employees on Saturday that he continues to remain the chief executive of the startup and that rumors of his firing have been “greatly exaggerated,” a day after a shareholder group voted to remove him at an emergency general meeting. In a 758-word letter, content of […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The OnePlus 12 recently rolled out internationally and in the UK it already has a discount – the 16/512GB model is down to £900. The base model is 12/256GB, but that one isn’t on sale so it costs £850. The £50 for 4 extra gigs of RAM and double the storage are well worth it. The phone received several major updates sine launch. The first introduced Master Mode, which offers Hasselblad color tuning in the camera. ProXDR support for the Google Photos app was enabled by another update. Yet another update introduced several AI features – e.g. the AIGC Remover removes unwanted objects and...
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series' major camera update, released in South Korea last week and recently in Europe, is now rolling out in the US, albeit for carrier-locked units only. The update has firmware version S92x1UEU1AXB7 and requires a download of about 680MB. It comes with the February 2024 Android security patch, and you can check the changelog below for more details about it. Brighter Backlight Shots: Say goodbye to washed-out photos! High-pixel mode now shines with better balance in bright scenes. Sharper Text Zooms (Galaxy S24 Ultra only): Get closer than ever with...
Indian retailers put up posters of the vivo V30 and vivo V30 Pro last week to prepare for the duo's launch, but there was no word from vivo about the pair's India debut. Now, the brand has announced that the V30 and V30 Pro are "coming soon" to India. vivo has set up a promo page for the V30 and V30 Pro on its official Indian website, teasing the V30 pair's Indian launch. vivo hasn't revealed the launch date yet, but it gave us a glimpse of the V30 Pro's design and revealed color options for the Indian market - Classic Black, Andaman Blue, and Peacock Green. vivo says these are...
Security experts are warning that a pair of high-risk flaws in a popular remote access tool are being exploited by hackers to deploy LockBit ransomware — days after authorities announced that they had disrupted the notorious Russia-linked cybercrime gang. Researchers at cybersecurity companies Huntress and Sophos told TechCrunch on Thursday that both had observed LockBit […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
A couple of days ago, Realme announced it would launch the Realme 12+ 5G in India on March 6. But that's not the only smartphone Realme will introduce in the Asian country next month since the brand today announced that it will also launch the Narzo 70 Pro 5G in India in March. Realme hasn't detailed the Narzo 70 Pro 5G's specs sheet, but the brand confirmed the smartphone will feature a 50MP Sony IMX890 camera with OIS. The event page set up by Realme India for the Narzo 70 Pro 5G also reveals the smartphone will have a flat design and sport a circular camera island on its rear....
Google Pay app is being discontinued in the United States, the company said in a blog post. The standalone version of the application will no longer be available after June 4, 2024, and users should switch to Google Wallet instead. Features that will be gone once the app is removed are the P2P payments, finding offers and deals, and managing the balance in the platform. The app will remain available in other markets like India and Singapore. Google revealed that while Google Pay is being used by “millions of people in over 180 countries”, it is the desktop version for ChromeOS,...
Apple’s long-term bet on India is beginning to pay dividends. The company’s iPhone revenue in India jumped 42% year-on-year in 2023 to $8.7 billion, Morgan Stanley wrote in a note on Friday. The iPhone shipments in India grew 39% year-on-year in 2023 to 9.2 million units, making it iPhone’s fifth largest smartphone market. India’s iPhone […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Huawei introduced Pocket 2 today – its latest clamshell foldable with improvements all across the board. This is the first Huawei of this type to implement a waterdrop hinge for zero gap, and it is also the first flip foldable in the world with four cameras on its cover. Huawei put a 6.94” foldable LPTO OLED on the inside, while the cover screen has a 1.15” circular screen next to the camera island in a dual-circle symmetric design. The big display has Full HD+ resolution, while the circular has 340 x 340 pixels. The company stopped disclosing its chipsets a while ago, and we can...
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro originally launched in China back in December with a Dimensity 9300 chipset and a 144 Hz LPTPO AMOLED display and we now get a global version which debuts in India. The major difference between the two device versions is the chipset with the global version featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Neo9 Pro is built around a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED with 1,260 x 2,800px resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel has a rated peak brightness of 3,000 nits and packs a 16MP front-facing camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Neo9 Pro features a dual-tone design...
In the face of South Africa’s worsening energy crisis, marked by increasingly severe power shortages, implementing daily electricity rationing has become imperative to avert the risk of a nationwide grid collapse. According to the state-owned power generator Eskom, the country witnesses a significant power deficit, surpassing 6,000 megawatts on occasion. This situation is similar in […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
After numerous leaks, many from the Korean company itself, Samsung finally made the Galaxy Fit3 official today. The latest wearable brings a larger screen, long battery life and some new feature. The long-awaited successor of the Fit2 will be up for sale around the globe starting tomorrow, February 23, but Samsung did not disclose any pricing. Samsung Galaxy Fit3 The Fit3 comes with a 1.6" AMOLED display, which is 45% bigger than the predecessor. It has a single button on the right side and a one-click quick-release mechanism for the band. Sadly, the band does not have wireless...
Last week, Realme teased the India launch of the Realme 12+ 5G, and today, the brand announced that the smartphone will debut in the world's second-largest smartphone market on March 6. Realme also confirmed that the Realme 12+ 5G will feature the Sony LYT600 camera with OIS and have 2x in-sensor zoom. It will also feature a Snap Portrait System, which Realme says is the "first custom dynamic portrait capture system introduced in a smartphone." It optimizes the capture speed, allowing high-speed continuous shooting of up to 208 pictures/minute. Additionally, the brand revealed that...
A sweeping law enforcement operation led by the U.K.’s National Crime Agency this week took down LockBit, the notorious Russia-linked ransomware gang that has for years wreaked havoc on businesses, hospitals, and governments around the world. The action saw LockBit’s leak site downed, its servers seized, multiple arrests made, and U.S. government sanctions applied in […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Galaxy F15 5G smartphone will arrive on March 4, revealed Samsung India. The device will have a 6,000 mAh battery and will be powered by a Dimensity 6100+ chipset, just like the leaked teasers suggested. Samsung Galaxy F15 5G The upcoming phone has its own landing page at Flipkart, where it will be sold for anywhere between INR10,000 and INR15,000 ($120-$180), according to the fine print. Samsung said the Galaxy F15 5G will be the only phone in its price segment with such impressive features as a Super AMOLED panel, 4 generations of Android updates, and 5 years of...
Apple confirmed that the iPhone 15 series offers tangible improvements when it comes to battery lifespan. All four iPhone 15 models can retain up to 80% of their original capacity after 1,000 charges under ideal conditions while previous models were rated at 500 charges for the same capacity. Apple revealed the updated battery lifespan metrics in a dedicated iPhone battery support page. Apple iPhone battery support page Apple also told 9to5 Mac that it used a specific charging test which involved charging and discharging the battery 1,000 times under specific conditions that would...
FairMoney, a digital bank based in Lagos and headquartered in Paris, is in discussions to acquire Umba, a credit-led digital bank providing payroll and financial services to customers in Nigeria and Kenya, in a $20 million all-stock deal, sources tell TechCrunch. The move signals FairMoney’s interest in growing its customer base by expanding into more […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The third member of the Realme 12 series is coming soon with the Realme 12+ 5G and the device has now appeared in a listing on a Malaysian retailer complete with a detailed specs list. Realme 12+ 5G pre-order listing The new info confirms a previous spec listing – the device will feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, a Mediatek Dimensity 7050 5G chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W charging. We also learn that Realme 12+ 5G will bring 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, a 50MP main cam (Sony LYT-600 sensor) alongside an 8MP ultrawide lens and a...
A coalition of international law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the U.K.’s National Crime Agency, have disrupted the operations of the prolific LockBit ransomware gang. LockBit’s dark-web leak site — where the group publicly lists its victims and threatens to leak their stolen data unless a ransom demand is paid — was replaced with […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Samsung announced its 7.6” foldable panel, similar to the one used in the Galaxy Z Fold5, passed the US Department of Defense Test Method Standard, better known as MIL-STD-810. The standard confirms the product can function without damage in harsh conditions such as extreme temperature changes and external shock. Samsung Display revealed it is the first company in the world to acquire this type of military-grade certification for foldable OLED panels. Every product that goes through the test process must withstand extreme conditions, such as working after four hours of being covered...
Apple might be slapped with a €500 million ($539 million) fine by the European Commission, revealed The Financial Times on Sunday. According to the report, the US company is responsible for deliberately pushing Apple Music on the App Store in favor of other music platforms such as Spotify. The complaint from the Swedish audio streaming platform dates back to 2019 when Spotify complained that Apple Music as a platform is not paying royalties to the mother company and is not facing the same harsh conditions as third-party services. Apple later attempted to decline the accusations and...
Xiaomi is holding a global launch event at MWC on Sunday, February 25 where we’ll see the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra but the brand is also preparing a separate event in China three days earlier where we’ll witness the launch of the 14 Ultra. Xiaomi’s official Weibo channel confirmed the 14 Ultra will be introduced at a dedicated event which starts at 7PM local time on February 22. Xiaomi 14 Ultra launch event posters Xiaomi also shared official images of the 14 Ultra in black and white alongside some camera samples and specs for the upcoming flagship phone. XIaomi...
Partech has closed its second Africa fund, Partech Africa II, at €280 million ($300 million+), just one year after reaching its first close. At that size, Partech Africa, which originally targeted €230 million before its fundraising efforts started, solidifies its position as the largest fund dedicated to African startups. Amidst a backdrop of global VCs […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Over 150 investors, including Singapore’s sovereign fund Temasek and Malaysia’s Khazanah, gathered at Mumbai’s five-star Trident Oberoi hotel on a recent Friday for venture firm Lightspeed India Partners’ “Lift Off” summit. The two-day event aims to spark partnerships by enabling “in a short window, many views, ideas and investments to be shared between nC2 connections […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
If someone tells you that memory is expensive, show them this. The Poco X6 Pro with 12GB of RAM and 512GB storage is available for £340. The phone is powered by the Dimensity 8300 and has a high quality 12-bit AMOLED panel, a 6.67” 120Hz 1,220 x 2,712px display. Additionally, there is a 64MP camera on the back (OIS) and an 8MP ultra wide (120°), plus a 5,000mAh battery with 67W wired-only charging. Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro 12/512GB £30 off Read our review £340 at...
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! This week, we’re looking at a new finance-based dating app, Robinhood’s earnings results and the startup in which PayPal Ventures made its first investment. Let’s dive in! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Introduction and unboxing If you live outside of China, then Huawei smartphones have become somewhat of an afterthought for you in these last few years. We won't go over the reasons for this here but we'll add that it's a shame for most of us at GSMArena, because Huawei makes some of the finest hardware (and particularly cameras) in the world and we rightfully feel like we're missing out due to the software's limitations. But none of that affects the company's PC business and Huawei has kept on making excellent laptops for just about every budget. Today, we're looking at probably the...
It took a while, but Amazon Germany finally has the Samsung Galaxy A25. This budget 5G phone caters to fans with things like a microSD slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack (plus stereo speakers). It has a 6.5” 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display and a plastic frame and back (glass front, though) with no dust or water resistance. It is powered by last year’s Exynos 1280 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging. On the rear, it has a 50MP main camera with OIS and 4K video and an 8MP ultra wide (120°), on the front is a 13MP selfie. ...
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is expected to go official on February 25, and while we already have a fair idea of what to expect from this flagship, the latest leak about the Xiaomi 14 Ultra by German blog WinFuture leaves little to the imagination as it also corroborates some previous rumors. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and come with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage in Europe. However, a 1TB model is also expected in some markets. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra will pack a 6.73" 120Hz AMOLED screen of 1440p resolution and 3,000 nits peak brightness. It...
For many organizations and startups, 2023 was a rough year financially, with companies struggling to raise money and others making cuts to survive. Ransomware and extortion gangs, on the other hand, had a record-breaking year in earnings, if recent reports are anything to go by. It’s hardly surprising when you look at the state of […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The vivo Y200 launched last October will be joined by the Y200e 5G next week. This revelation comes from vivo's Indian branch, which took to X to announce the launch of the Y200e 5G on February 22 in India. The teaser shared by vivo shows the Y200e 5G in two colors with triple rear cameras. The orange model is called Saffron Delight and features a rear panel with an "Eco-Fibre Leather" finish. vivo is touting it as "India's 1st Durable Eco-Fiber Leather" and claims it survived 500 cycles of Denim Roller with Quartz Sand Test, 48 hours of Salt Spray Test, and 24 hours of Stain...
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of the most anticipated flagships on the market and is finally out, and now so is our video review. There are a lot of changes to go over, compared to the Galaxy S23 Ultra, so you might want to read our written review as well. But if you are short on time, you should check our video, where Will covers all of it in just over 11 minutes. The Galaxy S24 Ultra offers some key design changes - new Gorilla Armor on the front, which is also flat now, a new 5x telephoto camera that replaces the 10x one from the previous generation and a titanium...
OpenAI announced its newest diffusion model Sora which harnesses the power of text to video creation. The newest AI model from the ChatGPT maker is capable of generating videos in various resolutions and aspect ratios and can also edit existing videos allowing for a quick change of scenery, lighting and shooting style all from a text prompt. Sora can also generate videos based on a still image or even extend existing videos by filling in missing frames. OpenAI shares that Sora is currently able to generate up to a minute of Full HD video content and the examples we’ve seen look...
The company's fermentation process involves the cultivation of multiple microorganisms, including mycelium, to provide nutrition, flavor and texture.
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Proton, the Swiss privacy-focused software maker, says it has received a notice of a “possible block” of Proton Mail in India after the service was used in sending bomb threats to schools in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In a statement, a Proton spokesperson told Indian daily Hindustan Times that the firm condemns […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
vivo is expected to bring not one but two book-style foldables by the end of Q1 2024. According to Digital Chat Station, there will be an X Fold3 and an X Fold3 Pro, and both devices have been certified by Chinese authorities. The leakster claimed the new duo will bring several improvements over the X Fold2, including upgraded screen resolution, a bigger battery, 50 MP sensors for all cameras, and a lightweight body. vivo X Fold2 Having a mightier variant of a smartphone is a tactic widely used in the traditional smartphone scene but very rare in the world of foldables. The poster...
Honor will launch Magic6 RSR Porsche Design at MWC 2024, the company revealed in a press release. Technically, there wasn't a model mentioned in the full message, but it said the new phone will join the the Magic V2 RSR foldable. Given Honor's scheduled keynote for the Magic6 global release in Barcelona on February 25, it is safe to assume the mighty cameraphone is getting a Porsche Design variant. The Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design is already with us, and the phone truly looks stunning. We can only hope the Magic6 Pro version will also be as cool as its foldable sibling - it's...
In 2017, “new retail” began appearing in Alibaba’s earnings reports. Coined by the Chinese e-commerce behemoth, the term refers to the seamless integration of online and offline retail. Six years later, Alibaba is having a moment of reckoning with this strategy as it looks to offload some of its offline retail assets. On its recent […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Commemorating this year's Valentine's Day Caviar brought a new lineup of custom-made Apple products for the people who fancy a little extra bling to their gadgets. There are five different designs, but the most impressive product is a heart-shaped Apple AirTag. Apple AirTag Sweet Heart The location tag (usually priced at $29) is wrapped in premium calf leather in red and has a fancy strap, and Caviar asks $590 for the whole thing that comes in a limited edition, only 999 pieces. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Mystical Panther 18K Gold Alongside that, the company released...
Honor made a comeback to India last September as HTech (Honor's representative in the country) with the Honor 90's launch after a three-year hiatus, and today, the brand launched the second smartphone in India since its re-entry, dubbed Honor X9b. The Honor X9b is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC and comes in a single 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration in India. It runs Android 13-based MagicOS 7.2 out of the box and is slated to be upgraded to Android 14-based MagicOS 8 in H2 2024. Honor has also promised two years of Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates for the...
Roam, an EV startup based in Kenya, has raised $24 million in a Series A round, including up to $10 million debt commitment from the U.S International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), to scale the production of electric motorcycles and buses. Equator, an Africa-focused climate tech VC fund, led the round, which also had the participation […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Xiaomi scheduled an event during MWC 2024, and the latest leak suggests we might see the 14 Ultra flagship get announced on stage. A photo, allegedly of the camera's cover glass, revealed the same shooter arrangement as the predecessor, and now we have leaked renders of the entire phone. Xiaomi 14 Ultra The images showcase pretty much the same device with one minor difference – there is a bezel around the huge camera island. The writing around the Leica logo is also different, in line with previous images. Xiaomi 14 Ultra The phone is pictured in White and...
Apple is planning several key upgrades for its iPhone 16 Pro series and we now get more specific details thanks to a new rumor based on supply chain sources. Both 16 Pro models will offer larger displays – coming in at 6.3 inches on the 16 Pro and 6.9 inches on the 16 Pro Max. The other noteworthy bit here is that both phones will feature Micro Lens Array (MLA) OLED panels which should offer improved brightness output and even better viewing angles than conventional OLED panels. The iPhone 16 Pro generation will launch with Apple’s A18 Pro chip alongside 8GB RAM. The other big addition...
The vivo X100 Pro will launch in Europe on February 15, more than three months after the official introduction in China. The date was confirmed by retailers MediaMarkt Austria and Alza Czechia, where the phone is listed along with the official price tag of €1,199 for the 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage variant. The X100 Pro comes with an impressive camera setup, that impressed in our review. It also has a great 6.78” LTPO and a Dimensity 9300 chipset, which delivered amazing performance. It is worth mentioning the €1,199 price is higher compared with other markets where the X100 Pro...
Finom, a European challenger bank aimed at SMEs and freelancers, has raised €50 million ($54 million) in a Series B equity round of funding. Founded out of the Netherlands in 2019, Finom lets businesses open up an online bank account in minutes and receive an IBAN (International Bank Account Number) to support cross-border transactions. On […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Bugcrowd — the startup that taps into a database of half a million hackers to help organizations like OpenAI and the U.S. government set up and run bug bounty programs, cash rewards to freelancers who can identify bugs and vulnerabilities in their code — has picked up a big cash award of its own to […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Ilara Health, a Kenya-based health-tech enabling private clinics to access diagnostic devices and pharmaceutical products, has secured $4.2 million debt-equity in a pre-Series A round. The funds will be used to scale operations in the East African country, and to deepen health care access to the masses through the rollout of a B2B health and […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
If you feel that the Galaxy S24 wasn’t enough of an upgrade, you can get the Galaxy S23 – it even has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset instead of an Exynos. Amazon UK has it at £600 (this is after a £150 voucher) for an 8/256GB unit and save a lot of money compared to the S24. Samsung Galaxy S23 8/256GB £300 off after £150 voucher Read our review £600 at Amazon UK But before you do that, do have a look at the Galaxy S24. Its price is down to £810 for...
We’re inching closer to the global rollout of the Xiaomi 14 which is set for February 25 and we now have a rumored price for the device. The team at Techmaniacs uncovered the Xiaomi 14 pricing for Greece which will start at €1,099 for the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage version. For reference, last year's Xiaomi 13 launched at €999 for the 8/256GB trim. This is a new RAM/storage trim as the Chinese 512GB and 1TB models come with 16GB RAM. Xiaomi 14 is expected to go on open sale from February 29. The new report also corroborates previous rumors that the Xiaomi 14 Pro will not make its way...
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! We’re back after a brief hiatus, and I can tell you that judging by the volume of pitches I received last week, venture investing in the fintech space is definitely picking up. This week, we’re looking at Plaid’s latest step toward an IPO, one BNPL company’s financial results, […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
It was clear as far back as 2017 that metal is the preferred material for a phone body. But which metal? Aluminum is the default, Apple used stainless steel for a few years before switching to titanium and Samsung followed that move too. Each has its advantages. Aluminum is cheap and light. Stainless steel offers great strength, but is too heavy. That may be why Apple had to switch to titanium – it’s more durable than aluminum but lighter than steel. For example, the iPhone 14 Pro Max weighs 240g, the 15 Pro Max is 221g. Titanium is, of course, hard to work with and expensive, so it’s...
If you compare the Realme 12 Pro and 12 Pro+, you will see only a few differences – however, the results from last week’s poll shows that these two phones couldn’t be more different. Neither of them is shaping up to be a hot seller, but the plus model is certainly the winner here. Let’s start with the Realme 12 Pro as this will be short. Only 1 in 10 people are interested in this model, with 2 more that can be talked into getting one if the phone gets great results in reviews. For most, there are better mid-rangers that they can buy. Many are holding off until the likes of the Samsung...
Samsung never fell in the “modular phone” trap that companies like Motorola, Google and LG went into. However, the company did experiment with ways to add functionality through cases – things like the Lens Cover that we looked at a few weeks ago. Now we want to look at a different cover from the same period – the Keyboard Cover for the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5 from 2015. The Keyboard Cover on the Galaxy Note5 This was a detachable QWERTY keyboard (and different layouts) that clipped on the front of the phone. It covered up the lower third of the screen, roughly the...
Kai Kloepfer started biometric “smart” gun startup Biofire as a science fair project after the Aurora, Colorado, mass shooting in 2012 brought the U.S.’s gun violence problem close to home. Kloepfer began thinking of ways to solve the problem using what he knows: technology. Twelve years later, that project has turned into Biofire, a firearms […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Android Police dug out an interesting string of code suggesting a new feature is coming to Google Pixel phones, called Adaptive Touch Sensitivity. Judging by the code itself, it may enable future and current Pixel phones to adjust the display's touch sensitivity depending on environmental factors, activity or whether or not a screen protector is applied. In fact, the Pixel 8 series can already detect a screen protector and once you apply one, the system prompts you to boost touch sensitivity. But it looks like Google is ready to expand on that feature, which is found in the Android 14...
Foldables are now attainable, if not quite cheap. The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is down to €800, its lowest price yet. It combines a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 with a 6.9” FHD+ 165Hz LTPO OLED internal display and a usable 3.6” cover display (144Hz, both 10-bit). The 12+13MP camera leaves something to be desired, but the 3,800mAh battery offers both 30W wired charging and some wireless (only 5W but still). Motorola Razr 40 Ultra 8/256GB €400 off Read our review €800 at...
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 series laptops unveiled last December will launch in India this month, claims IANS. The Galaxy Book4 lineup includes Galaxy Book4 Ultra, Galaxy Book4 Pro, and Galaxy Book4 Pro 360. The source claims all three laptops will be up for pre-bookings in India in mid-February and likely go on sale in the last week of the month, except the Book4 Ultra, which might not be available immediately. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra There's no word on how much the Galaxy Book4 laptops will cost in India, but if this report is correct, we won't have to wait much to know that. In...
Apple has recently announced its next move in response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) issued by the EU. Apple is now opening Labs for developers to test their iOS apps and marketplaces. This move will enable developers who have agreed to the controversial business terms to use new features in the App Store Connect and App Store Connect API to set up their applications. Developers may then use TestFlight to beta-test all the new features. Although the European Commission has required Apple to open iOS for alternative app stores, the way Cupertino is implementing it has caused many...
